body type
Americannoun
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body types
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of body type
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The study's authors suggest the change in body type is because of better pitches and the increased workload required of modern-day players.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
AI then uses this data to produce a series of recommendations—swing tips tuned to a user’s body type, as well as practice routines to enhance performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Her journey shattered long-standing norms in an art form historically dominated by white dancers, challenging stereotypes about body type, ethnicity, and “who belongs” in classical ballet.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2025
Roman raved about Lambert-Smith’s body type, speed, smooth movements and instinct for tracking the ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2025
She’s probably got Jupe by an inch or so height-wise, but completely opposite body type: slim, kind of willowy.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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